Beyond the Surface

Ishita Malaviya,India’s first female surfer, is joined by a unique and talented group of women –Crystal Thornburg-Homcy, Liz Clark, Lauren Hill, Emi Koch, and Kate Baldwin. With unshakable determination for a better world they will travel through Southern India documenting the ways in which surfing, yoga, and ecological creativity are bringing hope and fueling change for local people and the Planet.

The saturated hues of India set the scene for this documentary that will touch upon ecotourism, youth and women's empowerment, biocentrism and personal growth. We will be integrating these causes with the pursuit of India's perfect waves, highlighting the undeniable power of surfing to bring joy amongst suffering. Documentary-style interviews with the local Indian community, filmed by award winning cinematographer, Dave Homcy, will capture this rare and inspiring endeavor with the goal of sharing these stories with the global surf community and beyond. Homcy is best known for his critically acclaimed work in Sliding Liberia, Surfwise, A Broke Down Melody, El Mar Mi Alma, Come Hell or High Water, One Track Mind, Shelter, and Dear and Yonder.

We intend to bring a spark of hope to the people we meet who face social disparity and suffering, and empower those without voices. All the while we will discover more about ourselves, exchange life experiences and – through the medium of film – inspire others to seek a deeper connection to their fellow humans and to the wonder of Nature.

To donate to the film, you can go to their Indiegogo page by clicking here.